@IgniteMN

A statewide network dedicated to ensuring all MN Youth have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities #AfterschoolSuccess

 Minnesota, USA
igniteafterschool.org
Joined January 2014
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💡✨💛 These young stars at Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club joined the #LightbulbChallenge Let’s keep the light shining for our youth and the programs that help them thrive! #LightsOnAfterschool #LightbulbChallenge #AfterschoolPrograms #EveryStudentShines
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💡 Yesterday, our team visited Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club to celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool! 💛 Let’s continue shining the lights on the power of Afterschool programs and the difference they make in the lives of young people and families. #LightsOnAfterschool
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TODAY IS THE DAY: Lights On Afterschool is here! 3 ways you can celebrate: 1.💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge 2. 🎨 Get creative with lightbulb artwork 3. 📍 Find and attend a local Lights On Afterschool event 💛Join the movement! 🔗 shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightsOnAfterschool
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Calling all afterschool programs serving high schoolers! The AI Innovation Challenge (STEM Next and Panasonic Foundation) invites youth in afterschool and out-of-school programs to tackle real-world problems. Compete for up to $5,000. LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4i3Dchn
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💡HAPPENING TOMORROW!💡 LOA is This Thursday October 22, 2026! 3 ways you can celebrate: 💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge 🎨 Get creative with lightbulb artwork 📍 Find & attend a local LOA event 💛Join the movement! 🔗 shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightsOnAfterschool
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#LightsOnAfterschool Challenge!💡 Our staff take on the #LightBulbChallenge & now we’re challenging YOU! 📸Turn on your Poses, snap a pic & share how you’re lighting the way for youth. More info & Join the movement shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightBulbChallenge #IgniteAfterschool
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Registration is still open for Presenter & Vendor! Interested in presenting a workshop or hosting a resource table/vendor space? There are still spots available. Reserve your Spot Today: shorturl.at/vs7D5 #YouthWork #YouthWorkers #CommunityConnection #NonprofitEvents
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💡3 DAYS AWAY!💡 Lights On Afterschool is This Week Oct 22, 2026! 3 ways you can celebrate: 💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge 🎨 Get creative with lightbulb artwork 📍 Find and attend a local LoA event 💛Join the movement! 🔗 shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightsOnAfterschool #LOA2026
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Young people deserve opportunities to connect, build skills, find mentors, and thrive in real life. Join the Fund IRL Minnesota Coalition to help ensure youth well-being remains a priority. Sign up & Join the Coalition: shorturl.at/6u1jW #FundIRLMN #AfterschoolMatters #MN
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💡 1 WEEK AWAY! 💡 Join communities nationwide for the Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration! 3 ways to celebrate: 💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge 🎨 Get creative with lightbulbs 📍 Find a local Lights On Afterschool event shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightsOnAfterschool
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Young people deserve opportunities to thrive both online and offline. Ignite Afterschool is proud to share this effort to help ensure Minnesota invests in youth well-being. Learn more and sign the petition: 🔗 igniteafterschool.org/fund-i… #FundIRL #Afterschool #MinnesotaYouth
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Ignite Afterschool retweeted
Afterschool Alliance@afterschool4allOct 14
Meta has agreed to pay $17.1 billion to settle claims about the mental health harms of social media use—and the settlement names afterschool programs as a recommended use of the funds. We've compiled resources to help advocates seize this opportunity: bit.ly/3W0fZnm
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Know a teen passionate about STEM and ready to inspire others? 📣 Help spread the word to teens, families, educators, and community partners! 📅 Applications open through Oct 29, 2026. 🔗 Learn more and apply: stemnext.org/flight-crew/app… #STEMNext #FlightCrew
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The 2026 Community in Nature Prize Challenge is open! Participating programs can win: • Three 1st-place: $5,000 • Three 2nd-place: $3,000 • Six 3rd-place: $1,000 Due Dec 10th, 2026. Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/4yto9TE #CommunityInNatureChallenge #STEMNext
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Ignite Afterschool retweeted
Afterschool Alliance@afterschool4allOct 13
Yeah! ✨ We’re so excited to have Grammy-winning artist @Usher back for the 3rd year in a row as honorary chair of Lights On Afterschool—a nationwide day of action celebrating the impact of afterschool programs on October 22nd. Learn more and get involved: bit.ly/3W3zF9U
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PARTNERS Youth Worker Conference2026 Registration Still Open! 📅 Nov 17, 2026 | 9AM–3:30PM 📍 Humphrey Conference Center, Minneapolis 🎟️ Free admission | Lunch provided | In person Register today! shorturl.at/1UmCf
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Registration Still Open! Come ready to connect, plan, and kick off a new year of continuous program improvement! 📍East Metro Kick-Off | October 9th 2026 Wellstone Center | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Register Now: igniteafterschool.org/M
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🌱Green Careers Training: Jobs with Trees, Turf & Plants in Cities! Explore career opportunities in urban green careers. 📅Oct. 10–16, 2026 🕙10 AM–3 PM 📍 RATC, 1200 Plymouth Ave. N, Minneapolis Questions? Contact [email protected] Help Spread the word.
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Minnesota may receive $214.4M–$306.7M over 10 years from the Meta settlement. Ignite Afterschool is calling for those dollars to be invested in youth. Learn More & Get Involved Here: igniteafterschool.org/fund-i… #FundIRLMN
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Registration still open for the M3 CPI Cycle Kick-Off 2026! Join virtually or in person to dig into Making Meaning with Multiple Data Sets with fellow afterschool programs. Register Now: igniteafterschool.org/M3 Questions? Contact Devin at [email protected]
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